IT Intern

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in IT systems, troubleshooting, and tech support within a fast-growing, impact-driven organization? Join our team as an IT Intern at Regen Organics in Nairobi and build practical skills while supporting innovative circular economy solutions.

Company Overview:

Regen Organics is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa, Watch here!

Operational since 2011, Sanergy collects and treats over 50,000T of residual organics per year, and successfully sells its agri-inputs to farmers in over 40 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. Our work is pioneering climate action in Africa we offset nearly 50,000T of carbon per year and we have big expansion plans to scale this impact. Our goal is to expand across Africa and Asia, safely processing 1,000,000T a year of waste and more than 1,000,000T of carbon emissions offsets per year in the next decade.

For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator, by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, by Earthshot Prize as a Finalist a and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

Job Purpose Statement:

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Intern to join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience in managing and supporting our organization’s IT systems. As an IT Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our IT professionals and assist with troubleshooting, system maintenance, and various technical projects. This internship is a great opportunity for students or recent graduates looking to grow in the IT field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software issues across the organization.
• Support IT staff in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems, networks, and applications.
• Help maintain and update databases, servers, and other IT systems.
• Provide technical support to staff, including helping resolve common technical issues related to software, hardware, and networking.
• Assist in system backups and data recovery tasks.
• Help with setting up new workstations and configuring necessary software.
• Document technical procedures and solutions for future reference.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT systems run smoothly and efficiently.
• Participate in ongoing IT projects and support the implementation of new technologies.
• Monitor and ensure proper functioning of network connections and servers.
• Assist with cybersecurity tasks and support in maintaining data security.
• Assist in audio-visual meeting setups.
• Perform and maintain inventory of IT assets.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on all IT assets.

Requirements:

• Recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, networks, and hardware components.
• Familiarity with operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Previous internship or technical experience is a plus (but not required).

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in IT systems and infrastructure.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of IT projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced IT professionals.
• Networking opportunities with other IT experts in the industry.
• Potential for full-time employment after the internship period (depending on performance).